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jasonthesnake69@yahoo.com
I just jioned the army and am wondering what your thought are about what you
did in vietnam. In other word how do you feel about yourself after it's all
over. Do you feel bad that you had to kill or do you just forget about it and
just think of it as something you were told to do and that's that. I will soon
be stationed in Atlanta, Georgia for bootcamp and am wondering what is the best
thing to do when I get there. It's a very confusing time for me because my
family has all these expectations for me. Do you think the Army is the best
thing for me in the long run? sincerely, Jason Lamorand
belles_folks@csi.com
Served with the 3/13 arty. 155 sp's Hobo woods , war zone c To many times my
ass was saved by men better then myself, and every time I lift a glass of beer
to my lips I toast these fine souls...war sucks.. lets all hold hands and walk
into the warm glow of a better day.I love my family, I love my sons, I love my
life,.........I love the person I have become, and yes I love the brave young
Viet cong that I, as a lesser person, grow to heat. there bravery was no less
then ours. WC Martin
bhermann@yahoo.com
Dave, Great page. It brought back a lot of memories. I too, was drafted from
the LA area and went to Basic at Fort Bliss. I was offered an opportunity to go
to OCS or become a helicopter pilot. It sounded good until they told me it
would add another year to my hitch. I said, "No Thanks." As you state
was the fate of most who did not enlist, I wound up in Fort Polk, LA, in
Infantry School. Yes, you too can learn to kill in Tigerland. I wound up in
'Nam in the 101st Airborne Division 1968 - 1969. I found your piece on the Early
Out Program interesting. I did have to extend to get the early out (otherwise I
would have to spend seven months in Fort Bragg). While in the extension period,
every noise is ten times louder. You walk on eggs. Luckily, I made it back not
much worse than when I went over.
mirdan@teleline.es
Hi, I'm a boy from Spain. I'm 18 years old. Last day, at school, I saw a
Vietnam's War document, like a film. It was about a litle village, I can't
remember the name. Americans soldairs, by a mistake, Killed babies, womens and
old people. I believe that these soldairs can be in peace to god now, because
there is a lot of time from that day. Well, I want to say you a lot of
congratulations of this web site, and if you can please, write me to say that
you get my e-mail. Thanks a lot anb be awasome. Usa is the best country in the
world!! be american. be cool. Bye, see you Danny
bditmars@c-zone.net
Interesting site. I was looking into Tripacers and ended up reading some about
Viet Nam. I'm a private pilot with 850 plus hours and did a couple of tours
with the Navy in Viet Nam. This was a good read!
Honey_99_980
Dear Vietnam Veteran, Hello, my name is Arley Kimble. I go to Licking Valley
High School in Newark, Ohio. I am currently taking an american history class
where we are learning about th e Vietnam War. I am doing a project on this war.
I have just finished reading excerpts from the book Dear America: Letters Home from
the Vietnam War. They were very touching yet exciting at the same time. I would
like to ask you some questions about them and others pertaining to the war.
What was you experience with the Vietnam war? Did you get any serious injuries?
Was you ever any type of combat leader or anything? What was it like to finally
be able to come home? Do you know approximately how many of your Vietnam
buddies are alive today? Well, I appreciate you taking your time to read my
letter. I hope you can respond back reaal soon. Thanks again for taking your
time.
(web-site owner's note: If the person who posted this would please leave a valid e-mail address I would be happy to get back to them - Dave)
daan5@yahoo.com
My Dad was in Vietnam. Even though he was cursed and spit on at the airport
when he got home, I am very proud of him.
anjel_tuttle@yahoo.com
I was doing a report on vietnom war and stumbled across your page. My uncle
fought in the war and my dad just drove people around. Dad was not in the
jungle but me uncle was. He was almost killed. If it was not for him trying to
save his friend he would have been dead.
matt_l63@yahoo.com
Loved it,man. I was in 11th USAFAD in Italy during Gen. Dozier incident (1981).
Respect you guys 100%. Great Site. How do I post one for my partners in the
11th? Keep it up, I'm a serious student of Vietnam. Seeing our guys there when
I was a kid is what made me enlist... Thanks! Matt Lonergan
Jim.Majors@Nationsbank.com
I attended the Bob Hope Christmas show that year. Neil Armstrong was there
fresh from the moon. I have the entire event on cassette tape. If you'd like a
copy let me know. It's now 30 years old. Jim (116th Assault Helicopter Co.
CuChi and Chu lai 1969/70.) Take care.